Ismail Uradde’s jail term increased from under four years to a full decade after a vicious knife attack sparked by a baby’s sleep being disturbed

A father from East London has been handed a dramatically increased prison sentence after launching a frenzied knife attack in an outburst of violence triggered by a baby’s disturbed sleep. Ismail Uradde, 36, of Barking, originally received a sentence of three years and ten months—but the High Court has now extended his jail term to a full ten years.

The savage assault, described as a “terrifying act of uncontrolled aggression,” left the community stunned and has prompted serious questions over how such dangerous behaviour went unchecked for so long.

The incident occurred following a minor disturbance that woke Uradde’s baby. What followed was a chaotic and violent rampage, with Uradde lashing out in what prosecutors described as a “brutal, irrational and disproportionate response.” His actions left the victim with significant injuries and psychological trauma.

Initially sentenced by Judge Oscar Del Fabbro at Snaresbrook Crown Court, Uradde’s original punishment was deemed far too lenient in light of the severity of the assault and his disturbing criminal history. The case was referred to the Royal Courts of Justice for review, where The Hon. Lord Justice Sir David Bean agreed the sentence did not reflect the gravity of the attack.

Lord Justice Bean, delivering the ruling, stated: “The original term failed to consider the extreme nature of the violence or the serious risk the offender poses to the public. This was not a momentary lapse—it was a terrifying outburst of rage with potentially fatal consequences.”

Court documents revealed Uradde had a troubling background, including prior offences that signalled a clear risk of escalating violence. Legal experts say the revised sentence serves as a stark warning that violent offenders cannot expect leniency, even if initial courts fall short.

The community in Barking remains shaken by the ordeal, with many residents expressing fear that someone with such a volatile temperament was free for so long. “This wasn’t just some family argument gone wrong,” one neighbour told reporters. “This was a man who snapped—and he could’ve killed someone.”

The case has also reignited wider concerns about how seriously violent outbursts tied to domestic frustrations are treated by the justice system. Advocates argue that children and partners are often caught in the crossfire when aggression goes unchallenged.

Uradde is now expected to serve the full ten-year term, with no eligibility for parole until at least two-thirds of his sentence has been completed. The victim, whose identity has been kept confidential, continues to recover and is receiving psychological support.

As the courts aim to reassert public confidence in the justice system, this case stands as a chilling reminder of what can happen when rage goes unchecked—and a baby’s cry becomes the trigger for a near-tragedy.